XL5000us.book Page 40 Tuesday, November 11, 2003 9:25 AM
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulties are encountered, first review the manual section about the operation that you are performing, to make sure you are using the machine correctly. If the problem persists, the following checklist may help improve the operation.
If you still have difficulties, contact your nearest service center.
UPPER THREAD |
| LOWER THREAD |
| SKIPPED |
| LOOP IN SEAM |
| FABRIC |
BREAKS |
| BREAKS |
| STITCHES |
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Upper threading
is not correct.
Lower thread is
tangled.
Needle is incor- rectly inserted.
Thread tension is
incorrect.
Thread tension is
too tight.
Page 18 | No |
Upper thread is
tangled.
Page 18 | No |
Upper thread tension is too tight.
Page 22 | No |
Spool of thread is
not correctly
installed.
Page 16 | No |
Bobbin is not
threaded properly
in the shuttle
hook.
Page 16 | No |
Lower thread tension is too tight.
Page 22 | No |
Lower threading is
not correct.
Page 8 | No |
Inferior needle is
used.
Page 8 | No |
The combination
of needle size/
thread size/fabric
is incorrect.
Page 24 | No |
Lint is clinging to the bottom of the needle plate.
Page 22 | No | Page 22 | No |
Threading is not
correct.
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Wrong needle is
used.
Page 8 | No |
The combination
of needle size/
thread size/fabric
is incorrect.
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Needle is bent or
not sharp.
Page 8 | No |
The combination
of needle size/
thread size/fabric
is incorrect.
Page 24 | No |
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CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER
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